Protesters attack Hill Council, BJP offices, burn vehicles; Admin imposes restrictions

LG Gupta condemns violence, calls for collective efforts to restore peace

Leh, Sep 24: At least four people were killed and 50 injured in Leh on Wednesday when protesters demanding statehood clashed with Police, pelted stones and burnt a police vehicle, prompting the district administration to impose restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

According to the details available, the protesters attacked the BJP office, pelted stones at police, and set ablaze many vehicles during violent clashes that erupted after a shutdown was called, following the hospitalization of 15 people sitting on a hunger strike.

Pertinently, a group of people led by climate activist Sonam Wangch

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